Remembering The Alamo: Each March, commemorative programs take place in San Antonio to honor the men, women and children on both sides of the historic Battle of The Alamo. The programs are free, open to the public and put on by the San Antonio Living History Association.
About the Battle of The Alamo: In 1836, 200 heroic men with a goal to obtain independence from Mexico fought for 13 days against General Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna's army at the Alamo Mission in San Antonio. They knew they were greatly outnumbered but were trying to buy time for other defenders and provisions to arrive.
Just before dawn on March 6th, Santa Anna's soldiers caught the brave Texans with a surprise attack and defeated them. Despite the loss, the 13-day siege stalled the Mexican Army's progress long enough to allow Sam Houston to gather troops and supplies to eventually win Texas its independence.
Remember The Alamo Weekend: This festival is a dramatization of the events of the final two days (March 5 and 6, 1836) of the 13-day Battle of the Alamo. The re-enactment takes place in the Alamo Plaza in San Antonio.
2008 Remember The Alamo Weekend will be March 8 and 9, 2008.
- Saturday: 10:00am - 5:00pm
- Sunday: 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Dawn at The Alamo: On March 6th each year, a ceremony takes place in Alamo Plaza from 6:00am-7:00am, remembering and honoring the fallen heroes in the Alamo battle. After the ceremony, re-enactors, San Antonians and visitors gather for breakfast at the Menger Hotel.
Remember The Alamo Information: For more information on the programs, please contact the San Antonio Living History Association at (210) 273-1730 or visit their website at SanAntonioLivingHistory.org.